Iowa

State-Specific Information

Point System: Iowa has a true preference point system in place. Therefore, you must have the highest number of points among all applicants in a particular unit to receive a tag.

License Purchase Yes/No: No

Party Applications: Up to 15 applicants may apply together.

Hunter’s Safety Card Requirement: Anyone born after January 1, 1972 must have a hunter’s safety card to apply and in their possession while afield. If this is your first time applying in Iowa and you were born after this date, you must register this card before applying. WTA TAGS will handle this on your behalf. We must have a copy of your hunter’s safety card in our possession at least 10 days before the state application deadline.

Youth: A child of any age can apply for a deer tag in Iowa as long as he/she has a valid hunter’s safety card.

Point System

Point System: Iowa has a true preference point system in place. Therefore, you must have the highest number of points among all applicants in a particular unit to receive a tag.

Featured Hunts

Iowa Whitetail Hunting

Iowa Whitetail Hunting About a hundred miles southwest of Des Moines, Iowa lies the tiny little town of Brooks. This middle-of-nowhere location holds some of the biggest whitetail deer in the state
… in the country! WTA TAGS has teamed-up with a very professionally run outfit who
controls thousands of unpressured acres in this prime location. This family-run operation
is a true joy to spend your hunting vacation with. Their attention to detail is spot-on
and their newly constructed lodge and wonderful home cooked meals round out this
wonderful experience. For those looking for a solid 150 class whitetail hunt, with a
very legitimate probability of harvesting a world-class giant, this experience will not
disappoint. If you have built your three preference points in Iowa, it’s time to cash in for
your archery tag. Bowhunting the November rut in the state of Iowa is pretty tough to
beat, especially on the high-quality, private ground leased by this operation. Outfitter #034

RATES: $4,250 - Archery hunts 6 days. Gun hunts 5 days.

Afton, Iowa Whitetails

Iowa is arguably the #1 state in the U.S. for trophy whitetail hunting. Its limited-draw
for its non-resident deer licenses is a major factor in this state’s high trophy producing
potential. Name another state that takes, on average, 3 preference points (hunting in
year 4) to archery hunt the November rut. These IA camps just don’t have the hunter
numbers you’ll see in other midwestern states. WTA TAGS recently visited one such
outfitter located near Afton, IA – a mecca for world-class whitetail hunting. The amount
of quality deer ground in relation to the low hunting pressure made this experience
a real pleasure. This is truly a high-quality situation that you should experience for
yourself. Don’t waste your hard earned preference points on an average hunt. This
outfitter has it all – some of the very best whitetail country available, extremely
knowledgeable & hospitable guides, as well as nice accommodations & meals. Outfitter #243